The weeks leading up to move-in day with your new roomie can only be described as a unique type of …
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Do More To Get More: My Philanthropy Journey at Penn State
When I think about my past two years of college, it feels like a fever dream. There is nothing quite …
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A Journey to Home Through a College Acceptance
I’m sure most students can relate with dreaming about life outside of high school since childhood, …
Why I Love Being The Little Fish In The Big Pond
I was extremely thrilled about the opportunity to leave my hometown in Brazil and come to the United …
To Decide or Not to Decide: The Paradox of Choice in College Decisions
The college process can feel daunting, especially for the current class of seniors forced to apply …
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TV to Teacher: When My Life Plans Took a Different Direction
During my high school career, I was always asked, “Where do you want to go to school and what do you …
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The Worst Dorm Room Gave Me My Best Memories
The summer before I started college, I put all my free time towards one thing: my future dorm room. …
Introverts Don’t Need A Cure, But We Need Confidence
I knew I should call myself an introvert when I was in middle school, and haven’t stopped since. It …
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15 Surprising Benefits of Attending Community College
Community colleges adorn hidden perks and benefits before a student’s eyes. Like a magician with …
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Living a Double Life: Life as a First-Generation Student
I am living a double life. It’s nothing like Hannah Montana, although I wouldn’t complain about the …
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My Most Important College Experience Was No College Experience
The commencement of the nation-wide quarantine that took place as part of the efforts to stop the …
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Not Everyone Tasted A Bar of Soap Growing Up and That’s Okay
I grew up behaviorally repressed by Christian and Hispanic standards. Through personal experiences—I …
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